Beginnings of the 116th Battalion – Getting Established
Last month’s article covered the initial organization of the double company that led to the authorization of a full battalion to be raised from Ontario County. Major Samuel S. Sharpe…
Last month’s article covered the initial organization of the double company that led to the authorization of a full battalion to be raised from Ontario County. Major Samuel S. Sharpe…
MUSEUM RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT GIFT OF MILITARY VEHICLES AND TANKSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 December 2025 Oshawa, Ontario, December 5, 2025 — The Canadian Tank Museum, which houses North America’s largest collection…
The First World War was into its second year in September 1915. Ontario County had contributed hundreds of men to the Canadian Expeditionary Force through the first three overseas contingents…
After several months of waiting in Europe following VE Day, the Ontario Regiment arrived home to Oshawa on 29 November 1945. These events were covered previously in two parts: https://tankmuseum.ca/blog-post/coming-home-part-1/…
During the Second World War, the Ontario Regiment was part of the 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade (1 CATB), which was renamed the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade (1 CAB) in…